Chord · 7ths
D♭maj7 — D♭ Major 7th
D♭maj7 is the D♭ major 7th chord. It is built on the root D♭ with major 3rd (F), perfect 5th (A♭) and major 7th (C) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7, sounding the notes D♭ F A♭ C. On the piano it sits at Db (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still D♭maj7.
- Root
- D♭
- Quality
- Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Notes
- D♭ F A♭ C
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of D♭maj7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♭ | root | D♭4 |
| 3 | F | major 3rd | F4 |
| 5 | A♭ | perfect 5th | A♭4 |
| 7 | C | major 7th | C5 |
Other 7ths on D♭
Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.